installment

variants also instalment
Definition of installmentnext
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization attended the installment of the new university president

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Recent Examples of installment The third installment of the epic fantasy series will launch on November 11. Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 May 2026 Marking the 20th season of the first Real Housewives franchise, the upcoming installment of Orange County will premiere on July 9. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026 When they were partnered with Main Street, the Braves received their rights fee from the network in equal installments over the first nine months of the year, Robinson said. Evan Drellich, New York Times, 11 May 2026 While certain series are coming to their natural end after several installments, others have unexpectedly hit the chopping block. Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for installment
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Noun
  • The theme marks the inauguration of the Institute's first permanent galleries at the museum.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
  • Attending the Met feels almost like an inauguration into this space.
    Aariana Rose Philip, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • Ike gave his farewell address three days before John F. Kennedy’s famous inaugural.
    David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Installment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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